One Day! Comp; by Charles H. Marsh. Played by Rev. Winfred L. Nartey-Graham

“One Day!” is a classic gospel hymn composed by Charles H. Marsh, an American composer known for writing sacred and choral music during the early 20th century. Marsh was active in church music circles and contributed greatly to evangelical hymnody.

The hymn is often associated with revival services and evangelical worship. It reflects strong themes of Christ’s life, sacrifice, resurrection, and promised return—a structure many hymns of that era followed to teach the core message of the Gospel through song.

Marsh’s melody helped ensure the hymn’s popularity; it is warm, expressive, and easy for congregations to sing. Over the years, “One Day!” has remained a favorite in churches, choirs, and solo performances, especially in conservative and traditional Christian communities.

Rev. Winfred Lomotey Nartey-Graham has played a significant role in keeping the hymn alive in modern worship. Through his skilled organ interpretations and orchestrations, he brings out the emotional depth and spiritual weight of the composition, helping a new generation appreciate its message. His renditions also preserve the classic hymn-playing style, blending traditional sacred music with expressive musicality.

Today, it continues to be performed as a testimony hymn—declaring the hope and redemption found in Jesus Christ.

Lyrics 🎶

1.

One day when heaven was filled with His praises,
One day when sin was as black as could be,
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin,
Dwelt among men, my example is He!

Chorus:

Living, He loved me!
Dying, He saved me!
Buried, He carried my sins faraway!
Rising, He justified freely, forever!
Oneday He’s coming—O glorious day!

2.
One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain,
One day they nailed Him to die on the tree,
Suffering anguish, despise and rejected,
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He!

3.
One day they left Him alone in the garden,
One day he rested from suffering free;
Angels came down over His tomb to keep vigil,
Hope of hopeless, my Saviour is He!

4.
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer,
One day the stone rolled away from the door,
The He arose over death He had conquered,
Now is ascended, my Lord evermore!

5.
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming,
One day the skies with His glory will shine,
Wonderful day my beloved one’s bringing!
Glorious Saviour, this Jesus is mine!

Beautifully played by Rev. Winfred Lomotey Nartey-Graham.